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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.12, 18,313.52 and 3,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.12, 18,313.52 and 3,445.74 is: 5,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.12 : 18,313.52 = 3,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.12/18,313.52 = 3,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.12x = 18,313.52 × 3,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.12x = 63,103,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103,628.40/12,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.14

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